Chemical pregnancy or get a second opinion?

Hey all!
Okay so my last period was October 6-9
And I started getting positives on Nov 6, took another test on the 7th and positive and today and positive but I have light bleeding. I’m assuming based on my last period that I’m 4 weeks pregnant. I have terrible nausea and fatigue and frequent urination and cramps in my belly above my belly button and my back.

Went to OBgyn because of bleeding and the lady told me I had a chemical pregnancy and that I shouldn’t be feeling any symptoms at all and I have just gotten my period.

But here is the thing. The tests have been positive for three days and I DO have symptoms and I’m hurting very bad for it to “not be possible” I’ve told her that I’ve had two miscarriages before this at 5 and 6 weeks and she told me those don’t count as miscarriage because they were before 8 weeks. But they were confirmed pregnancy’s by another OB and confirmed miscarriage.

I’m lost and I’m hurting. Is it even possible for this to be chem? If so how long will the test remain positive and why am I hurting so bad?

Side note. My periods never cause me pain and are very regular. Hardly ever cramp on my period. Light bleeding. It’s just not possible for me to be hurting his bad and her call it a period because I’ve never experienced pain on my periods and now I am. I don’t know what to do. Thinking of getting a second opinion. I know I’m having a miscarriage but I guess we’re calling it a chem pregnancy. 🙄

Comments (13)

I don’t think I would get a second opinion right now based on what you’ve said. Every woman responds to chemical pregnancies differently as far as symptoms and when they stop. Are you thinking you aren’t having a loss at all, is that what you want a second opinion on?

I don’t think I would get a second opinion right now based on what you’ve...

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11/08/2018

I don’t think I would get a second opinion right now based on what you’ve said. Every woman responds to chemical pregnancies differently as far as symptoms and when they stop. Are you thinking you aren’t having a loss at all, is that what you want a second opinion on?

I would call your OB and let them know that and if they don’t address your concerns the next stop is probably the ER. I believe an ultrasound machine is needed and a regular doctor’s office wouldn’t have one and if you aren’t an established OB patient most doctor’s won’t take you on the same day you need treatment.

I'm going to disagree with the ER option ONLY BECAUSE I was told by my OB when I was pregnant never ever to go to the ER over something pregnancy related if I could avoid it. Very often those doctors aren't as well versed when it comes to pregnancy and just take educated guesses. I should probably point out that our town has a very small hospital and in many circumstances people choose to travel great distances to be treated by bigger hospitals. I would start with your OB, (or a new one, up to you). Explain that you are experiencing discomfort and would feel better if you could have a voluntary ultra sound to see what's going on. Also express that you understand that the insurance might deny the claim because it's voluntary and not mandatory, but your gut is telling you something is up. GL!

I'm going to disagree with the ER option ONLY BECAUSE I was told by my OB...

Posted
11/08/2018

I'm going to disagree with the ER option ONLY BECAUSE I was told by my OB when I was pregnant never ever to go to the ER over something pregnancy related if I could avoid it. Very often those doctors aren't as well versed when it comes to pregnancy and just take educated guesses. I should probably point out that our town has a very small hospital and in many circumstances people choose to travel great distances to be treated by bigger hospitals. I would start with your OB, (or a new one, up to you). Explain that you are experiencing discomfort and would feel better if you could have a voluntary ultra sound to see what's going on. Also express that you understand that the insurance might deny the claim because it's voluntary and not mandatory, but your gut is telling you something is up. GL!

I thought true ectopic pregnancies require immediate medical intervention? Only reason I threw the ER out there. I believe an ectopic is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

I thought true ectopic pregnancies require immediate medical intervention? Only reason I threw the ER out there. I believe an ectopic is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

You may be right, but if an ER doctor doesn't know what for sure what they are looking at, it could all be a wash. Just from personal experience, my dr was good at having me come in same day if there was an issue. Throwing out the voluntary US might speed the process along if the office knows it won't have an insurance fight on their hands since they can code it as such.

You may be right, but if an ER doctor doesn't know what for sure what the...

Posted
11/08/2018

You may be right, but if an ER doctor doesn't know what for sure what they are looking at, it could all be a wash. Just from personal experience, my dr was good at having me come in same day if there was an issue. Throwing out the voluntary US might speed the process along if the office knows it won't have an insurance fight on their hands since they can code it as such.

I think your OB is definitely the place to start OP, did you express your concerns that it’s an ectopic pregnancy while you were at the office? Trying to get in touch with them today is probably pressing depending on what time zone you’re in.

If you believe it to be an ectopic pregnancy that is an emergency. I personally would go to the er if your pain is intense, if it is not intense then I'd go to the OB and tell them you are concerned about an ectopic.

If they try to give you the run around just calmly ask, "if I were your daughter/niece/mom, would you tell me the same thing? Or would you tell them to go get answers? I just want to know I am okay."

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